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double birth Ron Clarke at 8:53pm 11.20.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/941 I am interested in building a removable double birth inclding the Starborad birth in the main part o
Painting topsides, cabin top, and decks. David Guthridge at 2:36pm 11.20.04 Ask All Sailors 3/2219 Just hauled my '78 Pearson 26 and see some small stress cracks in the topsides, cabin top, and decks
Spray Hood machopekin at 2:24pm 11.20.04 Big Boats 0/914 Thanks for the responses to my previous (Hatch) question.So now we are down to the last few detail
Upgrade alternator to use yanmar as generator? Jason at 12:49pm 11.20.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 20/1993 Just looking at a new Hunter for doing weekends. The sales guy told me it might be possible to upgra
Need Help On H34 Spreader Light That's Out Joe Mullee at 11:27am 11.20.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/972 Recently the port spreader light stopped working on my 1983 H34. I checked over the wires at the pan
Running 110v Fridge While Powering Jim at 10:32am 11.20.04 Big Boats 19/3484 I have a '98 h450 with the Grunert 110v refer/freezer with holding plates. Per Grunert, It should d
Fresh Watch Hose Fittings Paul (Affinity C320) at 10:14am 11.20.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/904 How do the red and blue water lines connected -- are they threaded?Thanks
Hull Moisture Michael at 8:53am 11.20.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/806 What would be the normal moisture level of B/W GRP hull of Hunter 36? The boat is out of water for w
Companion way hatch replacement Tony Thomas at 8:19am 11.20.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/958 Does anyone know where I can get a replacement hatch for the companion way?
Battery combiner bill niessen at 8:08am 11.20.04 Big Boats 7/1510 Can anyone explain the intended use of a battery combiner and a little about how it works. I have re
Do it Yourself Furler Install? maccauley123 at 7:48am 11.20.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1494 I have an Ericson 29 with standard wire standing rigging. I bought it used this Fall and have not s
Gauges David Ochoa at 6:12am 11.20.04 Big Boats 6/1069 My 1997 H376 only has only idiot lights for water temp, oil pressure ... Was wondering if anyone has
Yellow Formica Bob at 4:39am 11.20.04 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1437 Can anyone tell me if the yellow formica I have throughout my cabin, on the sides of the drawers, et
How do you INSURE a boat kept in MEXICO? Ol Dave at 4:28am 11.20.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/895 The rules now allow you to keeep a boat in Mexican waters for up to 20 years. So what is the best wa
electric head alan at 4:14am 11.20.04 Mid-Size Boats 1/936 I'm considering installing an electric head that uses freshwater flush.They seem to use very little
How do you grease a seacock? BarryL at 3:54am 11.20.04 Ask All Sailors 6/8099 Hello,I am winterizing my boat and I read that I shouldgrease the seacocks. Dumb question, How do
SailCare and Roller furled sails Marc at 3:49am 11.20.04 Ask All Sailors 10/1249 I'm thinking of sending my roller furled genoa to SailCare to be cleaned and refurbished (LeMaury pr
stuck centerboard Joe at 2:28am 11.20.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1048 Hi I just purchased a 23 Oday and the centerboard is stuck in the up position. I have been trying to
Columbia Challenger 24 foot Roger at 2:07am 11.20.04 Columbia 9/7357 My boat is in the water at my dock. I am not sure whether to keep it or to let it go. The interior
Working of the Galley Bruce Hensley at 11:23pm 11.19.04 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1054 I have just purchased a 1969 Oday 23. Can anyone explain how the sink works and what are the differe

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bilge pump capacity (1) capta at 7:03am 02.14.21 Here's a good guide to how much you may need to have to dewater your boat.
Boats not winterized Sailfanatic at 6:56am 02.14.21 So here's the weak link in relying on the ambient water temp, there same exposure that exists from n
H 30 cockpit portlights. dlochner at 6:53am 02.14.21 Yep, time for new gaskets.
H 30 cockpit portlights. kloudie1 at 6:49am 02.14.21 Your gasket is compressed and should be replaced. This site store has the proper gaskets .. but, to
BLACK WATER TANK TO DIESEL JamesG161 at 6:48am 02.14.21 if it become a pain in the @$$ I like the $$$ in that reply.:facepalm: But would like about 40 gal
BLACK WATER TANK TO DIESEL BIGUA at 6:38am 02.14.21 Hi JamesG161, thanks for the info, agree with you that need to keep in mind ALL details....speciall
BLACK WATER TANK TO DIESEL JamesG161 at 6:25am 02.14.21 You might consider this tank that fits in available storage , but capacity will change as it conform
Adding shore power outlet mermike at 6:14am 02.14.21 2 galvanic isolators are not necessary if the shore power grounds are joined at the shore side of th
Pulls to port under power Siamese at 6:13am 02.14.21 My Catalina 28 MKII is a member of the turn hard to port club. Let go of the wheel at 3/4 throttle
Basic Fuse Rating Question Ilanortho at 6:06am 02.14.21 Thank you again. Best wishes. Ilan
Adding shore power outlet Ward H at 5:41am 02.14.21 When I bought my first boat with shore power I thought about doing this. When I asked around the ma
Co -ax (1) dlochner at 5:38am 02.14.21 Let's back up. Are you trying to eliminate a VHF antenna? Or wondering about eliminating the anchor
Quick Cruising Poll Cowpokee at 5:29am 02.14.21
Prada Cup Finals Davidasailor26 at 5:27am 02.14.21 Not much better in race 4. One handling error in the pre-start, followed by lots more well executed
Purchasing a Trailer - Cat 22 Retractable Keel ambler at 4:58am 02.14.21 My trailer supports the keel with a roller attached to the axle. Like the rollers you can see at the
BLACK WATER TANK TO DIESEL BIGUA at 4:22am 02.14.21 Hi Johnb, the H380 come with a 110 liters fuel tank, and for my planned trip I want to add the s
Purchasing a Trailer - Cat 22 Retractable Keel DaniRing at 4:05am 02.14.21 Thanks! I will follow up with those suggestions!
H326 Standing Rigging fittings Joe at 2:50am 02.14.21 What's on there now, how about some pictures? What peculiarities about the fittings concerns you?
Adding shore power outlet All U Get at 2:48am 02.14.21 I have a switch to separate port from starboard shore power connections. Both are on the coaming so
Adding shore power outlet Tally Ho at 12:15am 02.14.21

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